Connecting MBP 2009 to Samsung syncmaster F2080

Hi Guys,
I have a 2009 MBP 13" that I want to connect to a Samsung Syncmaster F2080.
Do I need a mini display port to DVI or something else?
Thanks

Another possibility might have something to do with video DRM in the form of HDCP. Your new Mac supports HDCP. Your TV may not since it pre-dates HDMI. The Mac may be seeing a TV (from the TV's EDID) and trying to perform an HDCP handshake, which the TV may be incapable of performing. If that is what's happening, your options for overcoming the issue narrow rapidly.

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I have a late '09 MPB (pre thunderbolt), I want to connect to a Samsung SyncMaster 940MW.
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I purchased a (I admit 3rd party) Mini DVI to DVI adaptor and I get no picture - just black screen
I am not sure if that's the correct name for the port on the MBP but its the correct plug on the adaptor cable.
The DVI end is the same dual link DVI as mates with the cable to the monitor.
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If you do have an Arrangement tab, and it shows two screens, then click Gather Windows to bring the monitor's Displays preferences on to your main screen. Set the proper resolution (1440 x 900 I hope is shown). Set the refresh rate if that preference is shown. Hopefully you should see a picture at this point.
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They all are physically compatible. They only differ by which pins are used. See the pictures here.
Dual-link dvi adapters look a bit different and require additional power supplied by usb. You only need dual link adapters if the video resolution is greater than 1920 x 1200.

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